Blood stocks reaching critically low level in Cork
Listeners are being urged to consider becoming blood donors... That call has come from the Irish Blood Transfusion Service Board as their blood stocks are reaching critically low levels.. Blood stocks are continuing to drop since the hot weather hit, while at the same time hospital demand for blood has risen.. Speaking to Cork's RedFM Ann O'Donovan from the IBTS says new donors are essential to ensure the service can continue Press PLAY button above to listen to the audio The mobile blood clinic is in Skibbereen today and tomorrow at the West Cork Hotel between 3pm and 5pm and 7pm and 9pm
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